AED 404 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 00:25 and lands at 03:59
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 01:44.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi takes 3h 34m, covering 3,662 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi range from AED 1,173 to AED 1,752, with an average of AED 1,419 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the AED 1,419 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 717 return via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), compared with AED 1,512 for direct.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 84% on time
• Air India Express: 70% on time
• IndiGo: 63% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 73–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Etihad Airways is the only airline on the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 514, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to New Delhi route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,355 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,502, a difference of AED 147.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 35m, compared to 7h 39m via Ahmedabad (AMD) and 8h 46m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

New Delhi is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh and Qutub Minar. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to New Delhi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.